Tom Galassi Photography

Welcome!

My beginnings as a photographer are a little different than most. I didn’t have a lifelong passion for photography.

I first picked up a camera five years ago to help a friend
out of a wedding day jam (which included a crash course in learning how
to use a camera – basically “Keep it in Automatic mode” and “don’t cut
their heads off”.) I had a great time shooting that wedding and haven’t
stopped since. Little did I know that taking pictures would become my
career.

I really enjoy working with kids as well, and prior to my
life as photographer, I spent seven years teaching children marine
biology and ocean protection. I have carried over my enjoyment of
working with kids in my photography.

I love to shoot with my wife, Nicola. She has a great eye,
and always gets amazing pictures. We try to shoot as much together as
we can as we make a great match. I have the technical side, she has the
sensitive side.

Nicola and I relocated from Los Angeles with our two
children to Vancouver, BC a little over a year ago. Vancouver really is
a beautiful place, and it is a great backdrop for photos!

Jan 11 2010

MIGHT AS WELL JUMP!

Posted in KIDS

My kids take gymnastics at great place called JUMP! Gymnastics in downtown Vancouver. The staff there are a great.

I befriended one of the moms there as her son and my son have become friends. She was doing a fundraiser for West Side Family Place and brought JUMP! on board to donate a free birthday party for the silent auction. She asked me to “sweeten” the deal by adding in an hour of photography. I said sure, why not, it’s for the kids.

So I got the call a few weeks ago from the highest bidder of the party. She was very sweet, and she said she was going to have a party. But it wasn’t for a birthday, just a party to ring in the New Year. How cool is that? When it comes to kids, parents never think to have a party unless its a birthday. I love the idea. Why wait…have some fun when you can.

It was such a great group of kids. They were loads of fun and high in energy. They tore the place up. I had a lot of fun with them, and got some great shots too!

Check out the slideshow below of the kids in action.